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Peer reviewedPowers, William T. – American Behavioral Scientist, 1990
Contrasts modeling methods in control theory to the methods of statistical generalizations in empirical studies of human or animal behavior. Presents a computer simulation that predicts behavior based on variables (effort and rewards) determined by the invariable (desired reward). Argues that control theory methods better reflect relationships to…
Descriptors: Behavior, Causal Models, Comparative Analysis, Computer Simulation
Download full textThayer, Jerome D. – 1986
The stepwise regression method of selecting predictors for computer assisted multiple regression analysis was compared with forward, backward, and best subsets regression, using 16 data sets. The results indicated the stepwise method was preferred because of its practical nature, when the models chosen by different selection methods were similar…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Simulation, Mathematical Models, Multiple Regression Analysis
Peer reviewedMcIsaac, Donald N.; Wanless, Dennis – Educational Administration Quarterly, 1985
Discusses the characteristics and development of a computer simulation laboratory for educational administration research at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and reviews an experimental study performed at the laboratory on stress in decision-making. Explores how simulations provide researchers access to experimental conditions unavailable…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Decision Making, Educational Research, Laboratory Experiments
PDF pending restorationOlejnik, Stephen F.; Algina, James – 1985
This paper examined the rank transformation approach to analysis of variance as a solution to the Behrens-Fisher problem. Using simulation methodology four parameters were manipulated for the two group design: (1) ratio of population variances; (2) distribution form; (3) sample size and (4) population mean difference. The results indicated that…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Simulation, Error of Measurement, Hypothesis Testing
Prater, James M., Jr. – 1983
The central purpose of the present study was to evaluate several statistical techniques (analysis of variance (ANOVA) on raw gains, standardized ANOVA, standard analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and z-score ANOVA) under various quasi-experimental conditions (three levels of reliability, three levels of sample size, three levels of gain, and the…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Analysis of Covariance, Analysis of Variance, Computer Simulation
Martin, David W. – 1985
The paper discusses a number of issues concerning the practical usefulness of cognitive psychology research, and presents a case study of pilot training methods to illustrate a model of research processes that produces outcomes which contribute to both basic and applied research goals. Research studies are described as varying in the degree to…
Descriptors: Action Research, Computer Simulation, Educational Experiments, Educational Research
Mandinach, E.; And Others – 1983
This review of the research on the cognitive effects of computer-assisted instruction begins with an overview of the ACCCEL (Assessing Cognitive Consequences of Computer Environments for Learning) research program at the University of California at Berkeley, which consists of several interrelated studies examining the acquisition of such higher…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures
